United Nations Action Supporting the Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
The rights of Indigenous Peoples must be enacted fully and mechanisms which monitor and review the implementation of these rights are needed to ensure that States are complying with international law.
Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
States should work with indigenous communities to ensure that national laws reflect the rights of Indigenous Peoples as laid out in the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Preventing Violence Against Indigenous Women
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Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
Indigenous communities need to work with States to develop mechanisms that prevent violence against women.
Indigenous Peoples' Self-Determination
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Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
Indigenous Peoples have the right to live according to their worldview, principles and beliefs. They have sovereignty over their land, food, water and resources.
What is the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples?
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
The WCIP is a special session of the General Assembly which will focus specifically on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
World Conference on Indigenous Peoples: Goals
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Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
The Alta outcome document sets out key issues for Indigenous Peoples and solutions on topics including the rights to land, air, water, and livelihoods.